Alcoholism Therapy

Research from Yale University, Department of Internal Medicine yields new data on alcoholism therapy

Published in Law and Health Weekly, November 3rd, 2007

Researchers detail in 'Non-medical use, abuse and dependence on sedatives and tranquilizers among U.S. adults: psychiatric and socio-demographic correlates,' new data in alcoholism. According to a study from the United States, "' Non-medical use of sedatives and tranquilizers carries risks including development of abuse/dependence. Such use may correlate with psychiatric symptoms."

"Cross-sectional survey, the 2002-2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Respondents 18 years and older (n=92,020). Bivariate and multivariable associations were investigated. The prevalence of past-year non-medical use of sedatives or tranquilizers was 2.3%. Of those with non-medical...

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Source: Law and Health Weekly (2007-11-03)

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